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The Indianapolis Colts have a new sheriff in town and that’s quarterback Philip Rivers. After a disappointing 7-9 campaign which followed after a solid 11-5 playoff season in 2018, the Colts are ready to contend again. Needless to say, they’re relying on the grizzled old veteran quarterback to make them contenders again. As Indianapolis looks […]

The Indianapolis Colts made a pretty big splash this offseason when they signed veteran free-agent quarterback Philip Rivers. For a long time, Rivers has been one of the best quarterbacks in the entire NFL. Sure, he is at the end of his career, and coming off one of the worst seasons he has ever had, […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have had a lot of success dating back to their days when they were the San Diego Chargers. In the 1970’s and ’80s, there were some good teams, but a lot of the big success for the Chargers came after they brought in Philip Rivers to be their franchise quarterback. The […]

Phillip Rivers and Tom Brady both joined new teams this offseason with the hope they can win a title before they hang up their cleats. The Indianapolis Colts and Tampa Bay Buccaneers both have talented teams with the belief that the missing piece is the quarterback. So what quarterback is going to find the most […]

Philip Rivers bore the brunt of criticism in Los Angeles last season as the Chargers finished just 5-11 on the year. The veteran threw 20 interceptions and also fumbled eight times, while his touchdown percentage plummeted. But as Rivers gets set to take over under center for the Indianapolis Colts, he feels he is just […]

With things starting to slowly return to the status quo amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, several teams will be looking to their veteran leaders to lead them in the coming weeks. While Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers will be playing his first season with the team in 2020, Rivers is a 16-year NFL veteran and […]

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers threw 20 interceptions last season with the Los Angeles Chargers; however, Colts coaches aren’t concerned. In a recent interview with 107.5 The Fan, Colts quarterback coach Marcus Brady explained why he doesn’t think Rivers’ 2019 interceptions are a big concern. “We went back and watched every single interception,” Brady told […]

The Indianapolis Colts signed Philip Rivers nearly two months ago and he’s already making an impression on his new teammates. As he prepares to enter his first season with the Colts, Rivers is already exerting his presence in team meetings. While speaking to ESPN’s Mike Wells, T.Y. Hilton highlighted how Rivers has handled himself so […]

The Indianapolis Colts upgraded at the quarterback position by signing Philip Rivers in free agency. While speaking to the local media, Frank Reich made some strong comments about Indianapolis’ decision to sign Rivers. Reich: “The further we get into this process with Philip, the more I’m convinced this was the right move for us.” Reiterates […]

The bond between center and quarterback is something that takes ample time to manifest when it comes to developing a feel of their cadence. Unfortunately, the restrictions placed in response to the coronavirus pandemic have prevented Indianapolis Colts center Ryan Kelly from getting properly acquainted with quarterback Philip Rivers. According to Stephen Holder of The […]

For the Chargers franchise, many coaches, players, and results have left a memorable imprint in both San Diego and Los Angeles. With their new jersey combinations touching on both the present and historical aspects of their franchise, they are able to combine everything many fans know and love about them. Players like LaDainian Tomlinson, Antonio […]

Phillip Rivers only signed a one-year deal with the Indianapolis Colts, but coach Frank Reich believes that he could play multiple seasons for the team. Talking to reporters on a conference call, Reich discussed Rivers’ future with the team. Via Zak Keefer of The Athletic: “I can just tell you I really believe it’s Philip […]

Earlier this offseason, the Indianapolis Colts decided to sign Philip Rivers in hopes he could bring some stability at quarterback. Just a couple of months after signing with the Colts, T.Y. Hilton is already seeing Rivers’ leadership qualities. “I mean he’s already taken control of meetings. So he’s asking questions, knowing the terminology,” Hilton said […]

Former Los Angeles Chargers veteran quarterback Philip Rivers departed his longtime franchise in free agency this spring, signing with the Indianapolis Colts in a surprising move. Rivers, at 38 years old, will see a new organization for the first time in 16 years. Why did Rivers agree with a deal with the Colts, though? It […]

The Indianapolis Colts got their man in free agency, signing quarterback Philip Rivers. However, the Colts had a contingency plan if Rivers didn’t agree to join the club. Their backup option was Andy Dalton. According to Charles Robinson of Yahoo Sports, Indianapolis was prepared to swing a trade with the Cincinnati Bengals to acquire Dalton […]

All eyes will be on the young signal-callers in the 2020 NFL season, but it is the veterans that will be creating history. In Week 1 of the 2020 NFL season, Tom Brady and Philip Rivers are going to make NFL history when they make starts for their new teams. Over the history of the […]

Philip Rivers’ post-NFL, post-Indianapolis Colts career is set. On Friday, St. Michael Catholic High School announced that Rivers will take over as head coach of its football program as soon as the veteran quarterback decides to conclude his remarkable professional career. “It’s a special day for me and my family really. I will probably get […]

Kansas City Chiefs star safety Tyrann Mathieu will no longer have the opportunity to play against Philip Rivers twice a year. Rivers–the longtime quarterback for the Los Angeles Chargers–signed with the Indianapolis Colts in free agency, moving from the AFC West to the AFC South. Mathieu explained he will miss Rivers’ trash talk. The All-Pro […]

The NFL offseason has been a little different while dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, but Indianapolis Colts tight end Jack Doyle is still trying to find a way to get comfortable with Philip Rivers. The Colts are still having virtual meetings, but Doyle and Rivers have also been texting back and forth. Doyle spoke about […]

Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich thinks that quarterback Philip Rivers is going to find a lot of success in Indy because of the team’s running game and offensive line. Reich worked with Rivers with the Chargers before, so he has a pretty good understanding of what he brings to the table. Reich participated in a […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are beginning life after Philip Rivers in 2020, having multiple options on their roster to replace him. Following the decision to move on from Rivers, Hunter Henry is anxious to see how having a more mobile quarterback can open up the Chargers’ offense. “I’m not going to downplay Philip at all,” […]

The 2020-21 NFL season should be one for the record books. For starters, the offseason has already been one full of suspense and surprises. The Tom Brady era is over with the New England Patriots. Philip Rivers and the Los Angeles Chargers have finally parted ways and the Carolina Panthers gave Cam Newton the boot […]

As the NFL Draft looks to continue to be on schedule for April 23-25, trades become common news ticker fodder before and during the draft. Some teams like to be very careful with the moves that they make with their allotment of draft capital, and others love to move around the board and jump at […]

Some wondered if the Indianapolis Colts were a potential free-agent destination for Tom Brady. On Tuesday, Colts head coach Frank Reich acknowledged that the club did take a look at Brady, but ultimately determined that Philip Rivers was a better “fit,” according to Stephen Holder of The Athletic. It would certainly be interesting to hear […]

You really have to feel for Jacoby Brissett. For two of the last three seasons, Brissett was the Indianapolis Colts’ starting quarterback. In 2017, Brissett stepped in for Andrew Luck, who was recovering from shoulder surgery. Then, this past year, Brissett was thrust into the starting role a couple of weeks before the season began […]

The Indianapolis Colts addressed their quarterback situation at the onset of free agency, signing Philip Rivers to a one-year deal. While no one knows for sure how much Rivers has left in the tank, Colts head coach Frank Reich said that bringing the veteran aboard was an opportunity the club could not pass up: “This […]

The Indianapolis Colts were able to convince Philip Rivers to sign in free agency due to his familiarity with Frank Reich and Nick Sirianni. Just a year before Rivers, Antonio Gates almost signed with Indianapolis prior to the 2019 season for the same reasons. “I was in the same boat Philip is in now,” Gates […]

The Indianapolis Colts franchise took a serious blow right before the start of the 2019 regular season. Towards the end of the preseason, superstar quarterback Andrew Luck retired. Despite being just 29, Luck called it quits. This took the Colts from legitimate Super Bowl contenders to a team people thought could find themselves with a […]

The Indianapolis Colts made a huge splash in free agency by agreeing to a one-year, $25 million deal with veteran quarterback Philip Rivers. After a tough 2019 season that saw Andrew Luck retire and Jacoby Brissett struggle at times, the team has to feel good about their position heading into 2020. Rivers is a huge […]

Philip Rivers is coming off of a rather inauspicious 2019 NFL campaign in which he threw 23 touchdowns and 20 interceptions during his final season with the Los Angeles Chargers. Now, Rivers is taking his talents to Indianapolis, where he will hope to lead the Colts back to the playoffs. But is it too late […]

Indianapolis Colts QB Philip Rivers might not have dreams of quarterbacking until he is 45 years old. But for now, he feels he has enough gas left in the tank to help a team win a Super Bowl. The longtime Los Angeles Chargers quarterback will start a new period in his career after signing a […]

Amid the news of Tom Brady joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Philip Rivers signed with the Indianapolis Colts. Following his decision, Rivers spoke on one important reason for signing with the Colts. “There’s a good dynamic there,” Rivers said via Stephen Holder of The Athletic. “And I do think there’s a trust factor that was built […]

Philip Rivers signed with the Indianapolis Colts earlier this week, a decision that many expected as soon as he and the Los Angeles Chargers parted ways earlier this offseason. Rivers will be joining a Colts club that has some solid weapons. There is running back Marlon Mack, wide receiver T.Y. Hilton, tight end Jack Doyle […]

The Indianapolis Colts found their answer under center for the 2020 NFL season by signing former Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers to a one-year deal. However, it appears he was not their first option. According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, the Colts had attempted to trade for Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Nick Foles before signing […]

The Indianapolis Colts made a splash with the signing of former Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers. It appears the veteran is already looking forward to bringing his fiery passion in the 2020 NFL season. According to NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah, Rivers is anxious to start a new era of his career in Indianapolis. Philip […]

The Indianapolis Colts landed Philip Rivers in free agency on Tuesday, a move that was expected ever since the Los Angeles Chargers announced they would be parting ways with Rivers earlier this offseason. Rivers will step in as the Colts’ starting quarterback, supplanting Jacoby Brissett, who held the job all of one season after Andrew […]

The Indianapolis Colts and superstar free agent quarterback Philip Rivers have agreed to a one-year contract, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Colts are giving Philip Rivers a one-year, $25 million deal, per source. https://t.co/Nhdjuf1250 — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 17, 2020 This is something that Ian Rapoport of NFL Network has been discussing, saying […]

The Indianapolis Colts are finalizing a deal to make Philip Rivers their new quarterback, according to Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports. This is something that was expected all along. When the Los Angeles Chargers announced earlier this offseason that they would be parting ways with Rivers, the Colts were immediately named as the most […]

While everyone was waking up from an eventful first day of free agency, Tom Brady broke social media by announcing he won’t be returning to the New England Patriots. Despite making himself available to other teams, the Indianapolis Colts have no interest in Brady, per ESPN’s Ed Werder. Despite appearing to be an ideal fit, […]